Drug Possession Sentencing in Dixie County

We analyzed 545 convicted Drug Possession cases in Dixie County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Dixie County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 5 months

Average Sentence

Above statewide avg (7.0 months)

$6,326

Average Fine

Above statewide avg ($542.73)

36.0%

Prison Rate

Above statewide (13.1%)

24.0%

Probation Only

545 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.7 months

1 year

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

1 year, 6 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$250.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$250.00

The average sentence for Drug Possession in Dixie County is 1 year, 5 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Dixie County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	36.0%	13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	37.2%	50.7%
Probation Only	24.0%	15.1%
Average Sentence	1 year, 5 months	7.0 months
Average Fine	$6,326	$542.73
Average Probation	3.8 years	1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs	$1,225	$720.98
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$250.00	$1,336

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	206	4.0 months	$1,542
State Prison Facility	193	3.8 years	$5,485

Other Charges Sentenced in Dixie County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Traffic Offense	177	2.6 months	$253.21
Other	121	2.3 years	$1,922
Larceny / Theft	93	2.2 years	$294.12
Drug Sale	79	6.9 years	$6,546
Resisting Officer	72	5.0 months	$841.05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 545 convicted Drug Possession cases in Dixie County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 5 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.

40.7% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Dixie County received a fine, averaging $6,326. Court costs average $1,225 additionally. Restitution averages $250.00 in cases where it is ordered.

Dixie County's average sentence of 1 year, 5 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 36.0% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $6,326 locally vs $542.73 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 545 Drug Possession cases in Dixie County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 545 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026